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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.09, 1,637.44 and 854.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.09, 1,637.44 and 854.99 is: 1,179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.09 : 1,637.44 = 854.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.09/1,637.44 = 854.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.09x = 1,637.44 × 854.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.09x = 1,399,994.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,994.83/1,187.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.35

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